{ "city": "Wakefield", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/wakefieldma.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to hold hearing on housing authority correction order", "summary": "The Board of Health will hold an administrative hearing on a correction order issued to the Wakefield Housing Authority for 27 Elm Street under state sanitary code. The board will also discuss and vote on delegating authority to respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed July 23, 2026, and consider a proposal to reorganize the board at a future meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-1996", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Permanent Building Committee", "headline": "Permanent Building Committee subcommittee meets to review construction updates", "summary": "The Wakefield Permanent Building Committee’s subcommittee will review and approve July 23 meeting minutes, receive a construction update including Phase 2 circulation, parking, and signage, and discuss design, budget, change orders, retainage, and FF&E/technology items. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and includes accommodations for accessibility.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-1994", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Environmental Sustainability Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-1995", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission reviews storage facility and residential projects", "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding construction projects within 100 feet of wetland resource areas. The body will also discuss the wetland bylaw and a proposal for artificial turf at 11 King Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1993", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee subcommittee to discuss chair and vice chair nominations", "summary": "The Finance Committee Nominating Subcommittee will meet to discuss nominations for chair and vice chair. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, attendance, discussion on nominations, and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-1990", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Permanent Building Committee", "headline": "Permanent Building Committee reviews construction and design updates via Zoom", "summary": "The Wakefield Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, receive a construction update (including temporary traffic markings and door stock), discuss design updates (such as EV chargers and seating at Beasley Oval), and review budget and retainage changes. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or dial-in.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1992", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Advisory Board of Public Works", "headline": "Wakefield Public Works board to discuss irrigation and abatement", "summary": "The Advisory Board of Public Works will meet to discuss irrigation and abatement issues. The meeting will be held virtually and includes public participation and approval of prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1986", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Housing Authority", "headline": "Housing board to vote on June spending, hear director's report", "summary": "The Wakefield Housing Authority will vote on June 2026 cash disbursements and Section 8/MRVP disbursements, and receive the executive director's report covering financial statements, occupancy, and waiting list updates. Other business includes a Housing Trust Committee update, Section 8 payment standards, ADA bathroom upgrades, and a vacant board seat.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1991", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Housing Authority", "headline": "Wakefield Housing Authority to hold public hearing on FY2027 Annual Plan", "summary": "The Wakefield Housing Authority is holding a public hearing on July 22, 2026, to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The plan covers capital improvements, maintenance, the operating budget, and other elements affecting state-aided public housing. Residents and the public may submit comments orally at the hearing, by email, or in writing before the hearing closes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1928", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to vote on enforcement order and wetland projects", "summary": "The Wakefield Conservation Commission will hold a public Zoom meeting on July 21, 2026, to discuss and vote on enforcement actions and wetland-related projects. The meeting includes continued hearings for a self-storage facility and new requests for determinations of applicability for residential additions near wetlands.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1989", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Housing Trust", "headline": "Housing Trust to review draft fee-in-lieu bylaw and recap Town Council presentation", "summary": "The Wakefield Housing Trust will meet to approve June minutes, discuss a presentation to the Town Council, review a draft Fee in Lieu bylaw, and elect new officers.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1985", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "School Committee", "headline": "Wakefield School Committee meets July 21; no budget items on agenda", "summary": "The School Committee will hold a regular open session on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and superintendent's remarks covering facilities updates (Greenwood PreK, Greenwood A/C, WMHS new construction) and summer program/HR updates. No budget items are listed for discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1988", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Human Rights Commission", "headline": "Human Rights Commission reviews Juneteenth, Town Day, and Cultures of Wakefield Festival", "summary": "The Human Rights Commission will meet to approve June meeting minutes and receive a financial report. The board will also review recent community activities including the Juneteenth event, Town Day, and the Cultures of Wakefield Festival.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1987", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to vote on liquor license hours, housing plan, regional health deal", "summary": "The Town Council will discuss and vote on several items including a change of hours for an alcoholic beverages license at Life Love Cheese on Water Street, an update on the Housing Trust and Housing Production Plan, and an inter-municipal agreement for a Regional Health and Human Services Department. Other actions include reviewing public comments on a picnic table request for Col Connelly Park, annual review of policies (streetlight request and Complete Streets), and appointments to boards and commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1984", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Permanent Building Committee", "headline": "Permanent Building Committee to vote on Burnett Field lighting", "summary": "The committee will review and vote on approving lighting for Burnett Field at Wakefield Memorial High School. Other business includes a DPW salt shed item, approval of meeting minutes and invoices, a budget update, and discussion of EV chargers.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1981", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Retirement Board", "headline": "Wakefield Retirement Board to discuss executive director contract and new members", "summary": "The Wakefield Retirement Board will meet on July 16, 2026, to review financial records, discuss personnel processes, and address contract negotiations. The board will also consider special legislation for surviving spouses and review monthly refunds and warrants.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1983", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning board to hear three new housing projects and two storage-facility appeals", "summary": "The Wakefield Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct continued hearings on a self-storage facility special-permit application at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway and open three new cases: conversion of a commercial block at 450-458 Main Street to apartments, a non-residential-to-multi-family change at 27 Water Street, and a two-family rebuild at 158 Salem Street. The board will also approve minutes from the June 24 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1982", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Wakefield Planning Board reviews 2026 Master Plan chapters", "summary": "The Wakefield Planning Board’s Master Plan Advisory Committee will meet on July 15, 2026, to review draft chapters of the 2026 Master Plan, including executive summary, planning process, current conditions, historic resources, and open space. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom, with accommodations available for disabilities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1979", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "WMGLD Board of Commissioners", "headline": "WMGLD Board to discuss gas moratorium, credit card fees, and deposits for low-income customers", "summary": "The Wakefield Municipal Light & Gas Department Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several operational items, including a gas moratorium, an employee survey, and a large load discussion. New business includes a policy on credit card fees and deposits for low-income customers. The board will also hear reports from the general manager and project updates on the Energy Park and educational program development.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1980", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review ANR at 269 Nahant Street", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 269 Nahant Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and items not anticipated by the chair. The meeting is accessible via Zoom and phone.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1978", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Environmental Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Committee discusses composting, plastics bylaw, and EV showcase", "summary": "The Environmental Sustainability Committee will vote on approving June 18th minutes and receive updates on ongoing initiatives including school composting, a plastics bylaw re-education campaign, and upcoming events like a Fix-it Clinic and sports equipment swap. Members from the School Committee, Youth Council, DPW, Town Council, and WMGLD will also provide reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1975", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Permanent Building Committee", "headline": "Wakefield building subcommittee meets July 9 to review construction and design updates", "summary": "The Wakefield Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee will review June meeting minutes, construction updates (including Burnett Field lighting and parking lot plant acceptance), design updates (including Lot H fencing and EV chargers), and budget/change order updates. The meeting is held via Zoom with dial-in options and will be recorded.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1976", "minutes_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-1976", "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Economic Development Council", "headline": "Wakefield Economic Development Council to discuss vacant storefront bylaw and ARPA fund allocations", "summary": "The Wakefield Economic Development Council will meet to review a vacant storefront bylaw, discuss updates and allocations for ARPA funds, and set 2026 goals including a downtown market assessment. The meeting will also include updates on tax increment finance and clean energy programs.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1977", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Wakefield Town Council holds retreat to set FY2027 goals and review governance norms", "summary": "The Wakefield Town Council will hold a retreat to discuss council roles, review the Massachusetts Municipal Association handbook, and set priorities for fiscal year 2027. The meeting includes discussions on communication practices, ethical considerations, and liaison assignments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1973", "minutes_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1973", "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Public hearing continued for 7 Pheasantwood Drive self-storage project", "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing for a five-story self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway, review a tree removal request at 7 Pheasantwood Drive, and vote on enforcement orders at 10 Fourth Street and 96 Audubon Road. A proposed wetland bylaw will also be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1974", "minutes_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1974", "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to continue Pack Self-Storage hearing for Quannapowitt Parkway facility", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued hearings on a Pack Self-Storage application for a special permit and site plan review at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway. A new hearing will consider Sloan Realty Corp's request to extend nonconforming uses for an addition at 1 Pleasure Island Road. The board will also discuss releasing a performance surety for 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway and additional temporary certificates of occupancy for 610 Salem Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1969", "minutes_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1969", "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board to vote on restricting second-generation rodenticides", "summary": "The Wakefield Board of Health will discuss and vote on a restriction on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) and a statement of support for Amendment 3 of the Mass Ready Act. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, hear the Health Director's report, and reorganize.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1971", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Housing Authority", "headline": "Wakefield Housing Authority to vote on May financials, discuss ADA upgrades and Section 8 funding", "summary": "The board will vote to approve cash disbursements and financial reports for May 2026, and discuss capital projects including concrete step repair, ADA bathroom upgrades, and exterior door replacement. Other business includes a Housing Trust Committee update, Section 8 payment standards, and tenant account receivable write-offs.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1966", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wakefieldma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }